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At the foothills of the Acropolis – Abroad101’s Cool Program of the Week

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Odyssey in Athens is a study abroad program through Webster University and gives students from any college a rich cultural experience in the birthplace of Western civilization. Students tell of great friendships that develop between their Greek classmates and feeling welcome in Athens, a big, but not too big city.  Wether you’re into history, cultural experiences or the great Greek food, we agree that the Odyssey in Athens is one cool program!

greece-athens-webster-reviewWith its extraordinary artistic, intellectual and cultural heritage, Athens is richly endowed with resources for formal study and experiential learning. The museums at the Acropolis and the ancient Agora, as well as the National Archaeological Museum, the Cycladic Museum, and the Benaki collections are within minutes of the Athens Campus facilities. Cultural events including concerts, recitals, dance and theater, as well as international trade shows, conferences and symposia, public lectures, gallery exhibits, sports events and marathons, are an integral part of life in this bustling, cosmopolitan city at the confluence of Europe, Asia and Africa.

To learn more or apply to this program please visit:

https://www.studyabroad101.com/programs/webster-university-athens-odyssey-in-athens

Abroad101.com Cool Program of the Week – Round River Conservation Studies

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Round River Conservation Studies is a non-profit organization that offers students unique, field-based study abroad programs in North America, South America, and Africa. These programs vary from 6 week summer programs to full semester programs.

The following aspects characterize a Round River program:

Small group size (5-10 students)
Field-based (students are camping for much or all of the semester)
Hands-on, interactive learning
Research (students conduct fieldwork and gain valuable research skills)
Cultural exchange (students often work alongside local people, and/or have opportunities to interact with the local community)

Round River is dedicated to conservation strategies that preserve and restore wild places; they strive to develop and support traditions that sustain wildness. These efforts are anchored in the principles of conservation biology, supported by field research and community planning. The name, Round River, is taken from Aldo Leopold’s essay Round River, along with the idea that ecological study enriches one’s personal land ethic.

Our programs bring students to remote places to conduct real research and contribute to real, local conservation efforts. These experiences enhance a student’s sense of place, and allow students to work alongside Round River’s conservation staff as well as our local community partners. This often involves a good dose of adventure, cultural exchange, and personal growth.

To learn more or apply to this program please visit:

https://www.studyabroad101.com/programs/aifs-cannes-college-international-de-cannes

This Week’s Abroad101 Cool Program is AIFS in Cannes, France

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Known worldwide for a film festival, Cannes is a vibrant seaside city in the South of France.  More than just a Mediterranean beach resort, this week’s Cool Program is AIFS in Cannes where as a student you can see much of what tourists miss.  Spend a semester, academic year, Maymester or summer studying at the Collège International de Cannes where courses are taught in English or French. No previous French language study is required, but if you want to really boost your French, you can choose an optional homestay.

france-cannes-aifsLive on campus in the residence hall overlooking the Mediterranean Sea or immerse yourself in the culture living in a French homestay.
You’ll enjoy cultural and social activities such as day trips to St. Tropez, Monaco, Antibes, Grasse and Ile Sainte Marguerite. A 4-day trip to Paris and 2-day trip to Provence are also included. Optional excursions include a 3-day trip to Florence, Italy and a 2-night London stopover before the start of the program. Summer students choose a 4, 6, 8, 10 or 12 week program, with four different sessions available. AIFS offers a Maymester Program to coincide with the Cannes Film Festival, and spring semester students have the opportunity to intern or volunteer during this world-renowned festival.

To learn more or apply to this program please visit:

https://www.studyabroad101.com/programs/aifs-cannes-college-international-de-cannes

Peace and Conflict Studies – Abroad101 Cool Study Abroad Program of the Week!

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“True Learning” is how one student refers to this week’s cool program, SIT’s summer Peace and Conflict Studies in Uganda and Rwanda.  See first-hand the scars of war and genocide, examine the root causes of conflict and analyze measures to foster resettlement and reconciliation in the Lake Victoria region.

This program explores the social, political, and psy­chosocial processes that have shaped the emergence of conflict in the area. You will also exam­ine the measures that have been taken toward conflict mitigation, reconciliation, resettlement, and preven­tion in the region. The 1994 genocide against Tutsis in Rwanda and the conflict driven by Joseph Kony and the Lord’s Resistance Army in northern Uganda serve as primary case studies.

Major topics of study include:

– The history, contemporary politics, and role of the state in each conflict
– A theoretical framework and historical context in which to situate the 1994 Rwandan genocide and the emergence of the Lord’s Resis­tance Army (LRA) in the Acholi region of Uganda
– Measures that prevent and miti­gate conflict

To learn more or apply to this program please visit:

https://www.studyabroad101.com/programs/sit-study-abroad-uganda-rwanda-peace-and-conflict-studies-in-the-lake-victoria-basin-summer

Cool Program is drawn from recent student reviews – The Voyage Europe program gets noticed.

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Voyager Europe

Each week the Cool Program is drawn from recent student reviews.  The Voyage Europe program gets are notice with reviews like: “Amazing Program With An Amazing Staff. Just Do It and One of the greatest experiences of my life, would highly recommend it.”

Where do Voyager Europe students study?
In summer 2017, students will study in Spain, Germany, Switzerland, France and Italy and many important European cities including Madrid, Berlin, Geneva, Paris, Milan, Florence and Barcelona.

They provide a unique experiential learning experience that includes curriculum enhancing cultural-immersion activities and amazing classes taught by world-renowned
professors on the campus of the College of International Studies (CIS) in Madrid.

Voyager Europe includes day trips, professional visits and cultural activities. We have an unrivaled itinerary, stay in first-class accommodations and travel between cities by trains and planes.

To learn more or apply to this program please visit:

https://www.studyabroad101.com/programs/voyager-europe-traveling-summer-program

 

This is not your typical gap year. – Abroad101.com Cool Program of the Week

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Still unsure about college?  Uncertain about what to do in the fall?  Consider a Gap year with Winterline and their Global Skills Program.  You will develop skills in negotiation, critical thinking and problem-solving, and in team-building and leadership. You will learn how to build a house, cook a meal, manage your finances, sail a boat, speak in public, care for the young and the elderly, start a business, serve a customer, negotiate a deal, and drive a car safely, how to operate power tools and heavy machinery such as forklifts and tractors.  It will be the busiest, most challenging, constructive, fun and exhilarating time of your life.

This is not your typical gap year.

In 9-month, 4-month or 2-month programs, you’ll travel the world, learning real skills for the real world.

To learn more or apply to this program please visit:

https://www.studyabroad101.com/programs/winterline-global-skills-program-gap-year

Study abroad in Florence, Italy – Abroad101.com Cool Program of the Week!

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The Cool Program of the Week is Benedictine College Semester Program in Florence.  There are a lot of programs that operate in Florence, lots of Americans there too.  Benedictine College - ItalyWhat seems to attract students to this program is using Florence as a grand laboratory to experience: 

“Beauty in art, nature and relationships

Fellowship while living together

Discovery while living near the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance”

One of the  latest reviews include “I have friends who did not do a semester abroad for one reason or another and they all have regretted it.”

The Program uses the city of Florence and its surroundings as a grand laboratory. The courses offered draw on the enormous literary and artistic heritage of the city of Florence, widely considered to be the cradle of Italian culture.

To find out more about this program, read returning student reviews and learn more or apply, please visit:

https://www.studyabroad101.com/programs/benedictine-college-florence-semester-program-in-florence-italy

Study abroad in Thailand – Abroad101.com Cool Program of the Week!

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If you are interested in Public Health, no matter what setting, you should study abroad.  Abroad101’s Cool Program of the Week is CIEE’s Summer Community Public Health in Khon Kaen, a vibrant, successful and just nice, place to study.

According to the World Health Organization, Thailand has “a long and successful history of health development,” yet it continues to struggle with public health issues such as HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis. Spend your summer learning about these challenges during CIEE’s Summer Community Public Health program. Through intensive courses, a two-week field research practicum in a small Thai community, site visits, and more, you’ll help to make a difference while developing your Thai language skills and exploring this beautiful country.

To find out more about this program, read returning student reviews and learn more or apply, please visit:

https://www.studyabroad101.com/programs/ciee-khon-kaen-summer-community-public-health

Study abroad in Italy! – Abroad101 Cool Program of the Week

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Our Cool Program of the Week is an art school in Florence that isn’t just about Americans and isn’t just about university students.  It’s a diverse mix of artists in an open classroom philosophy creating a powerful learning environment where students have the chance to learn, create, and design outside of the classroom, experiencing Italy and its charm up close. From visiting museums, to the Venice Biennale art show, to Fashion exhibits, our students are exposed to real-world events in a city defined by Art.  Cool!

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Summary of student’s review – click here for the full review

SRISA is a direct enrolment program where students can apply directly. We also partner with many universities and are affiliated with universities across the US and Mexico. Our accrediting institution is Maryville, University, St. Louis.

To find out more about this program, read returning student reviews and learn more or apply, please visit: https://www.studyabroad101.com/programs/study-abroad-at-srisa-accredited-year-fine-arts-liberal-arts-and-design

 

Abroad101 Cool Program of the Week in Strasbourg France with Accès Classique

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Sometimes its cool to be small.  This week’s cool program is in Strasbourg, one of the safest most livable cities in France.  Accès is a small program (less than 15 students per semester) with an Acces - Strasbourg Franceexperienced American staff that gets to know each student personally and helps each get the most out of their time in France.

Accès provides the support and guidance American college students need to get the most out of their study abroad experience.  They arrange housing with host families and boarding houses, help students register for the classes they need at the University of Strasbourg, transfer academic credit to US colleges, set up internships at local associations, and organize excursions throughout France.

To find out more about this program, read returning student reviews and learn more or apply, please visit:

https://www.studyabroad101.com/programs/acces-strasbourg-acces-study-abroad